Payroll Manager (Hybrid Office Schedule)

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 6,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a 1.8 billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• A hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Flexible time off policy
• Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leader!

Job Summary

The Payroll Manager is responsible for multi-state web-based payrolls in the HRIS system, overseeing payroll staff, and resolving complex payroll issues. In addition, the incumbent is required to work with other members of the HR team as an advisor on payroll regulations and company policy and establishes new payroll processes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees tax issue resolution and acts as a point of escalation for 3rd Party issues
• Acts as a resource for issues with employee garnishments
• Approves off-cycle payrolls for adjustments and special payments
• Acts as a liaison with internal and external auditors
• Provides oversight and follow up on HRIS issues, may open cases for the department; reports on high priority issues and provides escalation and follow up
• Provides mentoring, guidance and on-going feedback to staff and adjusts workload as required
• Identifies areas of improvement and implements change
• Maintains high levels of customer service within the department; responds to issues and requests with a sense of urgency
• Keeps abreast of federal, state, and local tax changes and how they apply at the employee level; may explain complex regulations to other team members
• Participates in acquisition and divestiture activities
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws
• Manages yearend activities and oversees W-2 creation and reconciliation
• Hands on role assisting with processing of multi-company and multi-state payrolls; ensures time records are reconciled to the payroll system, all payments are approved according to company policy, and audits for accuracy and completeness
• Resolves complex payroll issues; researches and implements resolution and procedural changes to prevent problem reoccurrence; ensures processes are documented and communicates changes to those affected
• Responds to requests for complex reporting requirements as necessary, ensuring accuracy prior to distribution

• Adheres to and promotes the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL

Personal Qualities

• Responsive and shows empathy
• Detail oriented, analytical, and well organized
• Professional with leadership qualities; comfortable acting as a mentor and coach
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; communicates with diplomacy and tact

Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Ultimate Software experience a plus
• Minimum of 5+ years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment
• At least 2+ years of management/supervisor responsibilities
• Experience with large (1,000+) employee populations, with multiple payment frequencies

Working Conditions

• Office environment; occasional travel may be required to attend meetings and training